The healthiest meal at these 7 major fast-food restaurants

The task of getting fit is on many people's minds at this time of year. Unfortunately, not all of us have the time to meal prep which can really put you in a bind when you're on the go.

To help make your fitness journey a little easier, we've compiled a list of the healthiest items at the top fast-food restaurants so you can reach your New Year's resolution and still live your best life.

Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites with seasonal fruit

This Starbucks menu item was selected by Brooke Zigler., MPP, LD and Texas-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The egg bites were introduced last January as a result of many customers ordering their breakfast sandwiches without the bread, according to the Starbucks website.

"I love these egg bites! They are so tasty and when paired with fruit, the combination of protein and fiber will keep you full all morning," Zigler said.

These eggs contain wholesome ingredients without the wheat and are full of protein. Sous-vide is a culinary technique in which vacuum-sealed food is placed in water and then cooked at a precise and consistent temperature skipping the need for fats and oils

Subway 6-Inch Turkey Breast Sandwich on wheat

To fill you up for fewer calories, Penick suggested adding lots of vegetables and a lighter dressing like the oil, vinaigrette, sweet onion or red vinegar to this sandwich. This classic sub has 280 calories and 18 grams of protein. For healthy side options, choose an apple or Sun Chips if needed.

You can make it even lighter by making it into a salad, Penick added.

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Taco Bell Power Menu Bowl with grilled chicken

Taco Bell Power Menu Bowl with grilled chicken
Taco Bell

Taco Bell offers the Power Menu Bowl full of fiber and protein, thanks to all of the veggies, chicken, and black beans. The combination will steady your blood glucose level for hours in comparison to a high calorie and high-in-fat burrito, according to Zigler.

When ordering this bowl, she advised skipping the cheese, rice, and sour cream because it will save you hundreds of calories—actually cutting it in half, taking it down to 250 calories.

Wendy’s Small Chili with a side of apple slices

The chili is a great option, Zigler told INSIDER, because it is packed with protein and fiber. It has only 170 calories, 15 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.

"You will feel more satisfied eating this than a burger and fries. Add a side of apple slices, instead of the fries, for extra fiber," Ziegler said.

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Dunkin' Donuts Egg White Flatbread with an iced coffee

Dunkin' Donuts Egg White Flatbread with an iced coffee
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A great breakfast option at the donut franchise is the egg white flatbread with 310 calories, according to Ziegler, because it will keep you feeling full thanks to the 18 grams of protein.

Add an iced coffee with a splash of half and half and you're ready to start the day off right.

"Many of the coffee drinks are packed with sugar, so by choosing an iced coffee with half and half, you're saving on calories and drastically reducing the amount of sugar you're consuming," Zigler said.

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chick-fil-A

This sandwich has a respectable 310 calories with 30 grams of protein and five grams of fat. Zigler told INSIDER to order BBQ or honey mustard sauce for the sandwich and to opt for the superfood side like a salad or fruit.

To go for an even lighter option, she suggested skipping the multigrain bun completely by replacing it with a lettuce wrap.

"I love this option because you still get the same great taste of the chicken sandwich but you save tons of calories and carbs by skipping the bun. The side options are lower in calories, but contain fiber to help you feel more full than a side of the waffle fries would," Zigler said.

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